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Why Can't Art Be Instructive?

Carla Seaquist | Posted 03.16.2012 | Arts
Read More: Literature, Playwrights, Art, Playwriting, The New Yorker, Afghanistan, J. T. Rogers, London Theater, Lincoln Center, Theater, Blood and Gifts, Artists, John Lahr, Critics, Tricycle Theatre, Lincoln Center Theater, Afghanistan War, Arts News
Carla Seaquist

Why can't Art instruct? In addition to providing entertainment, consolation, beauty, and a reflection of our humanity by holding "the mirror up to nature," why can't Art also teach us a thing or two?

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FILM: New Yorker On Elia Kazan's Storied Life And Career (And Boxed Set)

Posted 05.25.2011 | Arts
Read More: New Yorker, Elia Kazan, East of Eden, On the Waterfront, American Film, Warren Beatty, Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, House Unamerican Activities Committee, John Lahr, Arthur Miller, A Streetcar Named Desire, James Dean, Video, Arts News

As Elia Kazan walks to the microphone to receive his Honorary Oscar, about two-thirds of the room stands to clap. Warren Beatty is fighting back tears...

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